Gabon at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Gabon sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. It was Gabon's first participation in the Paralympic Games.[1]
Gabon at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | GAB |
NPC | Federation Gabonaise Omnisports pour Paralympique pour Handicapées |
in Beijing | |
Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
Medals |
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Summer Paralympics appearances | |
The country was represented solely by wheelchair athlete Thierry Mabicka, in track and field. Mabicka entered two events: the 800m race (T54 category), and the javelin (F57/58). In the former, he was disqualified, apparently "for attempting to race others with a non-racing wheelchair". In the latter, he finished last of fourteen, his throw of 11.72m earning him 302 points.[2] [3]
Results
Name | Sport | Event | Score | Rank |
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Thierry Mabicka | Athletics | Men's 800m T54 | DSQ | DSQ in heat 4; did not advance |
Thierry Mabicka | Athletics | Men's Javelin F57/58 | 11.72m => 302pts | 14th (out of 14) |
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External links
References
- Gabon at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- Gabon at the Paralympics, International Paralympic Committee
- "2008 Summer Paralympic Games", The Boston Globe: photograph of Thierry Mabicka after his disqualification in the 800m wheelchair race
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